2018 Subaru WRX Service and Repair Manual

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2018 Subaru WRX service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Premium Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Sport Sedan 4-Door
  • Sport-tech Sedan 4-Door
  • 6 Man Sedan 4-Door
  • Limited Sedan 4-Door
  • CVT Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #21V58700029/07/2021Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump insid

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were ma

NHTSA #22V52200021/07/2022Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and th

Consequence

Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and drive

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notif

TSB #11033069

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11033065

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

TSB #11033056

This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

TSB #11033051

This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).

TSB #11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

TSB #11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

TSB #11032034

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

Showing the 8 most recent of 253 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20171012Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2018 SUBARU WRX. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL REMAINED IN A TURNED POSITION AFTER THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE. THE DR

20171012Component: STEERINGCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2018 SUBARU WRX. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL REMAINED IN A TURNED POSITION AFTER THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE. THE DR

20171012Component: WHEELSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2018 SUBARU WRX. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL REMAINED IN A TURNED POSITION AFTER THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE. THE DR

20190503Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

IN JANUARY 2019 AT AROUND 10PM PST MY 2018 SUBARU WRX EXPERIENCED A SERIOUS MALFUNCTION. AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIENT I WAS IN A SECLUDED, WOODED AREA WITHOUT CELLPHONE SERVICE, AS WELL AS BEING AT LEA

20190503Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported

IN JANUARY 2019 AT AROUND 10PM PST MY 2018 SUBARU WRX EXPERIENCED A SERIOUS MALFUNCTION. AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIENT I WAS IN A SECLUDED, WOODED AREA WITHOUT CELLPHONE SERVICE, AS WELL AS BEING AT LEA

Showing the 5 most serious of 61 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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